Lionel Messi starts for Argentina today as their World Cup defence continues with a last-16 tie against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt. Argentina survived an almighty scare last time out, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in one of the best games of the tournament.

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Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

ATLANTA (AP) — Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Some of the best teams in FIFA rankings are among the eight left in the 2026 World Cup as the quarterfinals begin.

Roy Keane gives his take on the controversy surrounding Argentina vs. Egypt.

Lionel Messi helped Argentina avoid a major upset, scoring one of three second-half goals to rally past Egypt on Tuesday in the World Cup's Round of 16.

Spain winger Lamine Yamal has said he is thrilled to see Lionel Messi defy time and continue to have a starring role at this World Cup.

The World Cup has whittled its field down to eight teams. Quarterfinal participants range from the expected (France, Spain) to the somewhat surprising (Morocco, Switzerland). Action kicks off on Thursday with the four semifinals spots up for grabs.

The superstars have shined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. Check out the latest Golden Boot odds after Lionel Messi's heroics vs. Egypt.

Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, shared an emotional Instagram reaction after Argentina's thrilling World Cup victory, celebrating another memorable performance from the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.